Step into the dynamic world of accounting, where numbers tell stories and technology drives smarter decisions.<\/p>\n
This major equips you to become a strategic thinker and valued business partner\u2014not just a number cruncher. You\u2019ll build core skills in financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, and digital accounting systems.<\/p>\n
Explore ethics, regulation, and artificial intelligence, and apply your learning through real-world projects and a capstone experience that prepares you to work and lead with confidence and integrity.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Business analytics","code":"MJR-BUA01","description":"
Data is at the core of modern business. The Business Analytics major builds skills in data analysis, predictive analytics, and AI-driven solutions to support strategic decisions.<\/p>\n
Gain expertise in programming, business intelligence, data visualisation, and digital innovation. You'll learn to apply analytical tools in areas like customer insights, supply chain optimisation, financial analytics, and ethical AI. The major prepares students for careers in data analytics, business intelligence, consulting, and digital strategy.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Economics","code":"MAJOR-ECO-2","description":"
The Economics major will give you valuable insights into the application of economic principles to develop government policy, business solutions and understand the choices people make. Engage with contemporary economic issues through simulations, live case studies, and stakeholder-informed projects that mirror the challenges faced by governments, central banks, and consultancies.<\/p>\n
Develop skills in critical thinking, empirical analysis, and real-world policy engagement. Learn how to analyse important issues such as poverty, inequality, inflation, unemployment, environmental issues, innovation, digital transformation, international competition, trade and economic development \u2013 many of which relate to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Gain the analytical tools to interpret macroeconomic trends, assess the effectiveness of fiscal and monetary interventions, and navigate the institutional frameworks that shape economic policymaking.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Finance","code":"MJR-FIN01","description":"
Open doors with skills every business needs and discover what's truly possible in the world of finance. In this major, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance, investment valuation, portfolio management and risk management. Learn from experts in our financial trading room and solve financial problems with the tools industry professionals use in their daily work. Graduates are well-prepared to start their careers in areas such as corporate finance, funds management, or the banking and financial services sector. You'll also gain the confidence and capability to manage your own business, personal investments, and superannuation, or advance into postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Management","code":"MAJOR-MGT-1","description":"
Want to become a confident business leader? The Management major helps you build essential skills like communication, teamwork, ethics, global mindset, business know-how, and AI literacy. You\u2019ll learn how to solve problems, make smart decisions, and drive innovation \u2013 skills every organisation needs.<\/p>\n
Get hands-on experience using AI tools to spot business trends and lead in a digital world. Work on real business cases in interactive workshops \u2013 not just theory. You\u2019ll pitch ideas, present solutions, and tackle challenges just like you would in the workplace.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Marketing","code":"MAJOR-MKT-1","description":"
The Marketing major equips you with foundational and emerging knowledge across key areas such as integrated marketing communications, consumer behaviour, brand management, marketing research, social marketing, international marketing, and marketing strategy. The future-focused curriculum also explores AI-powered marketing, including automation, personalised targeting, and predictive analytics, preparing you to navigate the evolving data-driven landscape.<\/p>\n
This dynamic major develops a broad and practical set of marketing capabilities to help you recognise market challenges, seize emerging opportunities, and create effective AI-aware strategies. Through hands-on industry projects and experience with cutting-edge marketing tools, you will strengthen your problem-solving skills while fostering creative storytelling and data-driven decision-making capabilities.<\/p>","streams":[""]}], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma of Information Technology"],"240":["Associate Degree in Cybersecurity"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "4 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": " Learn how to shield companies and whole nations from malicious online threats and build the skills to run a successful enterprise with La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity\/Bachelor of Commerce.<\/p> Decades of globalisation and technological innovation and the rise of artificial intelligence tools and cloud computing have made cybersecurity and commerce increasingly intertwined. 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